Healthline Reporter 9News at 5 and 10, Monday through Friday
Birthplace: Lafayette, IN
Arrived in Baton Rouge: 1980
Education: Purdue University Mass Communications
Awards & Accomplishments: Scripps-Howard Excellence in Journalism; 5 Louisiana State Medical Society Award Excellence in Medical Journalism; 10 Louisiana State Medical Society Award for Meritorious Medical Reporting; Honored for contributions to increasing awareness of mental health issues by Mental Health Association in Louisiana.
Family Info: Wife: Laura, 3 children - Jason, Meagan, Jonathan; Grandchildren: Addison Layne D'Amico, Ian Joseph D'Amico, Corinne D'Amico, Audrey Rainier, Noah Philip Rainier
Community Involvement: Active in promoting Men's Health Awareness, Senior Living Assistance, Church, Family Activities
Hobbies: Walking, travel, enjoying time with my family
Big Stories Covered: Award Winning special documenting the shortage of qualified doctors in Louisiana; Operation Smile: Medical Mission to Venezuela to help children with cleft lips and palettes; Tulane develops alternate source of stem cells using bone marrow amid controversy over the use of stem cells taken from human embryos
Favorite Quote: "Life is what happens to you when you're making other plans."--John Lennon
Email: prainier@wafb.com
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